Job Summary
AX Care is looking for an Executive Chef. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled professional cook who oversees the restaurant and kitchen operations. The Head Chef reports directly to the Operations Manager and the General Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Provide practical assistance and direction to the kitchen/s operations
- Supervise all kitchen employees, facilities, costs and contribute to maximizing the overall Food and Beverage profit.
- Control and analyze on an ongoing basis the following;
– Quality levels of production and presentation for the care home, events, a’ la carte restaurant and employee canteen
– Guest satisfaction
– Merchandising and marketing
– Kitchen Payroll and food costs
– Cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene
- Ensures optimum performance of all the above areas.
- Responsible for the production, preparation and presentation of all food items to provide the highest quality at all times.
- Interact with individuals outside the unit, including, but not limited to, clients, suppliers, government officials, competitors and other members of the local community.
- Coordinate all functions, events and activities with the Food and Beverage and Events teams.
- Participate in the selection, training and performance appraisal processes.
- Develop formal training plans and implement on the job training sessions for the kitchen brigade.
- Attend and contribute to all Food and Beverage departmental meetings, amongst others.
- Conduct pre-meal briefings and maintain liaison with the Operations Manager and the Food and Beverage and Events teams.
- Participate in service as necessary by the requirements and practices of the operations.
- Control stocks for daily use accordingly to ensure service requirements are met.
- Conduct all administrative work.
- Prepare menus and pricing and keep an up to date standard recipe file for all food items.
- Ensure the completion of the market list following quality and quantity standards.
- Inspect all perishable food items received for quality.
- Demonstrate a ‘service’ attitude
- Take appropriate action to resolve guest complaints.
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding and awareness of all policies and procedures related to Health and Safety, Hygiene and Fire Safety.
Requirements:
- Good communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Reliable and efficient
- Proactive and resourceful
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
- Fluent in English
- Basic computer knowledge
Interested applicants are invited to send a detailed CV together with a covering letter to recruitment@axgroup.mt.